Assistant Coordinator, Women's Resource Center

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University invites applications for the Assistant Coordinator for the Women’s Resource Center (WRC). This role supports daily operations, programming, and student engagement, working closely with the WRC Director to maintain an inclusive, mentoring space for students from diverse backgrounds.

The position involves coordinating communications, outreach, and collaboration with campus and community partners to boost visibility and impact of the WRC’s programs and services.

Qualifications

• Analytical and research skills to gather information and make recommendations.
• Clear and respectful communication with students, staff, and partners.
• Experience coordinating in-person or virtual programs, trainings, activities, or events.
• Experience creating or updating social media, newsletters, websites, or other outreach materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily WRC operations including front desk coverage and schedules.
• Support established programs focused on wellness, equity, and belonging.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide programs on academic success and leadership.
• Maintain WRC website, social media, newsletters, and event calendars.
• Support student assistants and volunteers with planning and center operations.
• Coordinate programs with SDSU community centers and external partners.
• Help with event logistics, attendance tracking, and program assessment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Program coordination

Social media management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences / public administration / related field

Tools

Social media platforms

CMS/website maintenance

Job description

Position Summary

Join San Diego State University as the Assistant Coordinator for the Women's Resource Center (WRC), supporting daily operations, established programming, and student engagement. Working closely with the WRC Director, the Assistant Coordinator helps maintain an inclusive and welcoming space while serving as a mentor, resource, and point of connection for students from diverse and historically underrepresented communities.

This highly student-facing role supports a team of student assistants and volunteers, coordinates communications and outreach, and collaborates with campus and community partners to increase the WRC's visibility and engagement. The Assistant Coordinator contributes to programs that explore how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability, and other identities while advancing student wellness, belonging, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist daily WRC operations, including front desk coverage, room reservations, student assistant schedules, general email inquiries, and visitor support.
• Support established educational, cultural, wellness, and affinity-based programs, such as healing programs, discussion groups, and support initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide programs focused on academic success, leadership, wellness, equity, and belonging.
• Maintain the WRC's website, social media, newsletters, email communications, marketing materials, and event calendars.
• Support student assistants and volunteers with program planning, facilitation, and center operations.
• Collaborate with SDSU community centers, campus departments, and community organizations to coordinate programs, outreach, tabling, and student resources.
• Help coordinate event logistics, purchasing documentation, attendance tracking, and program assessments.

Department Summary

The Women's Resource Center functions as a gender advocacy hub dedicated to supporting women and gender-expansive individuals. Rooted in an intersectional feminist perspective, the center provides sexual and gender-based violence education via the Brave Project, offers transformative learning and healing initiatives, maintains support for parenting and pregnant students, and leads a dedicated Women and Gender Equity first-year experience program.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Analytical and research skills, including the ability to gather information, assess findings, and develop informed recommendations.
• Clear and respectful communication skills when working with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Experience coordinating accessible and engaging in-person or virtual programs, trainings, activities, or events.
• Experience creating or updating social media, newsletters, websites, or other outreach materials.
• Flexibility to manage varied responsibilities and occasionally support evening or weekend events.